Tour where the most famous American painting was created
Did you know that the most famous American painting was created in Cedar Rapids, Iowa? Grant Wood’s studio is open to the public on weekends and is FREE!
Would you race a motorcycle up that hill?
The 160-foot sharp inclined hill behind the road is home to the Anamosa Hill Climb, where riders are challenged to climb or race to the top. It’s located on Shaw Road just outside of Anamosa, Iowa. Here’s the exact Google map location for the Anamosa Hill Climb. When and where is the next Anamosa Hill…
Climb the Pinicon Ridge Tower
It’s open to the public at no charge from early April through October, sunrise to sunset. It’s 1, 028 feet above sea level making it one of the highest points in Linn County. It’s located in Pinicon Ridge Park in Central City, Iowa, here’s the exact Google Map location for the Pinicon Ridge Observation Tower.
Did you know Abraham Lincoln owned land in Iowa?
For his service in the Black Hawk War, Lincoln received two land grants. Forty acres in Tama County and 120 acres in Crawford County. He never visited either location, however, during a visit to Grenville Dodge in Council Bluffs in 1859, he referred to his land here but did not have the time to see…
The hottest ticket in baseball?
Iowans can now register for a chance to purchase tickets for the 2022 Field of Dreams game between the Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds. The game is scheduled for Thursday, August 11th on the new ballpark next to the original Field of Dreams movie site. Here are the details: Only fans who register with an…
Metal Bison of Cherokee
It’s another one of Denny Allen’s great metal sculptures – this one is located on Highway 59 as you drive north into Cherokee, Iowa. The sculpture is on private property – RJ Thomas Mfg. Co. & Pilot Rock Signs , but can be seen from the road. Location: Exact Google Map Location
Taste the “Good Stuff” on the Templeton Rye Whiskey Tour
The rural town of Templeton, Iowa has long been known for distilling whiskey. In fact, their mascot used to be the “bootleggers”. A few years ago, they moved their multi-million dollar facility back home to Templeton, Iowa. Register ahead of time and you can get a tour of the whiskey-making process and get a sample…
Monarca Paletas: Personalize your ice cream experience
What is a paleta (pah. – leh. – tah)?It’s basically an ice cream popsicle that is either fruit-based or cream-based. They are made daily in small batches from their personal recipe that is known to only two people. Address: 9901 University Ave Suite 150, Clive, IA 50325 Website: https://www.monarcapaletas.com/ NOTE: This post is not sponsored,…
Now that’s a Cracker Jack!
In 1896, after making a batch of molasses-coated popcorn, one of the initial reactions was, “That’s a cracker jack!” And that was the start of Cracker Jack. However, did you know that most of the popcorn for Cracker Jacks came from Odebolt, Iowa? In 1918, Cracker Jack acquired an elevator and six cribs. The cribs…
Where to find the best sunflower fields in Iowa (2025)
Sunflower fields in Iowa? Yes, here’s your guide for finding sunflower fields in Iowa.